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Living in Kandel

Kandel, a city in Germany, had a population of 9,337 at the end of 2024. For Kandel, a regional estimate placed average net cold rent at €10 per m² per month in 2024.

Pricier rent than 66% of German cities that publish it and cleaner air than 87% of German cities that publish it.

Which Germany-wide rules apply when you move to Kandel?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

How much does it cost to rent in Kandel?

Average net cold rent is 7.14 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges.

Published average over existing tenancies; a specific flat can sit either side of it. Asking-rent series, where present, are separate rows in the table.

  • Average net rent (nettokalt): 7.14 EUR/m²/month · Destatis7

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Kandel yet.

Net rent across major citiesKandel highlighted among comparable cities
Net rent across major cities with Kandel highlighted€9.94Hamburg€9.72Stuttgart€9.10Augsburg€9.09Mannheim€7.71Berlin€7.20Dresden€6.79Braunschweig€6.72Bielefeld€6.66Duisburg€6.27Leipzig€6.00Dortmund€5.99Halle (Saale)net rent, € / m² / month
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.14 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Destatis7Official
Average net rent (nettokalt)Alternative estimate10 EUR/m²/month2024BBSR INKAR — advertised asking rent for re-let flats (indicator 2113)1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · district-level figure

Worked out from these numbers

What does a 60 m² flat cost?

About 428 EUR a month in cold rent at the published average of 7.14 EUR/m² per month, before heating and operating charges.

Heating, water and operating charges come on top, and a specific flat can sit either side of an average.

Source period: May 2022

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Kandel?

The unemployment rate is 4.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3

Unemployment across cities in GermanyUnemployment in Kandel is 4.7%. Of 2,973 cities with data, 1,290 have unemployment of 4 to under 6%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Germany per band801 cities: 2% to under 4%8012–41290 cities: 4% to under 6%12904–6Kandel 4.7%624 cities: 6% to under 8%6246–8228 cities: 8% to under 10%2288–1024 cities: 10% to under 12%2410–124 cities: 12% to under 14%412–142 cities: 14% to under 16%214–16

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fibre-to-the-building availability96.35 %31 Dec 2025data.bundesnetzagentur.de6Official
Gigabit broadband availability97.19 %31 Dec 2025Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas5Official
Median gross salary (regional)4,250 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)2Official · regional context
Unemployment rate4.7 %country median 5.1%31 Dec 2024Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik3Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Kandel. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Kandel. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Hospital Beds Per 100k2,564 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Bundesklinik-Atlas)4Official

Yes — migrants receive medical care in Kandel through valid health insurance.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Hospital Beds Per 100k2,564 beds per 100,000Verified 2026-08-03
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

The nearest airport was FKB, 34.8 km away, with 18 listed destinations in June 2026. Gigabit broadband availability was 97.2% at the end of 2025.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Destinations from nearest airport18 count13 Jun 2026OpenFlights — routes.dat14Official
Nearest airportFKB13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official
Distance to nearest airport34.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Kandel. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

BAMF Integrationskurse — Integration course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For eligible migrants.

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BAMF job-related German courses — Job-related language course

Bundesamt für Migration und Flüchtlinge (BAMF)

For migrants needing job-related German.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Kandel.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Kandel?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Karlsruhe-Nordwest)13

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Kandel average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND27°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Kandel average monthly precipitation, mm020406080555661497375786059726567JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
Kandel average monthly sunshine, hours06513019526061891351892272412532401741116244JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Kandel annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.0PM2.5154013.0PM10104010.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in GermanyAnnual PM2.5 in Kandel is 7.0 µg/m³. Of 444 cities with data, 155 have annual PM2.5 of 8 to under 9 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Germany per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–410 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³104–54 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³45–643 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³436–7102 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1027–8Kandel 7.0155 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1558–990 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³909–1030 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3010–115 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³511–122 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³212–132 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³213–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean10 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE NO2 annual mean 2024 (station Wörth-Marktplatz)11Official · nearest-station reading
PM10 — annual mean13 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM10 annual mean 2024 (station Wörth-Marktplatz)12Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5 — annual mean7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Karlsruhe-Nordwest)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.4 · Feb 7.6 · Mar 12.1 · Apr 16.8 · May 21.4 · Jun 24.7 · Jul 26.9 · Aug 27 · Sep 21.7 · Oct 15.9 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 5.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Karlsruhe19Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.1 · Feb 0.3 · Mar 3.1 · Apr 5.6 · May 10 · Jun 13.3 · Jul 15.3 · Aug 14.9 · Sep 10.9 · Oct 7.4 · Nov 3.1 · Dec 0.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Karlsruhe19Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.6 · Feb 3.7 · Mar 7.3 · Apr 11 · May 15.7 · Jun 18.9 · Jul 20.8 · Aug 20.5 · Sep 15.7 · Oct 11.1 · Nov 6 · Dec 3 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Karlsruhe19Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 55.2 · Feb 55.6 · Mar 60.7 · Apr 48.7 · May 72.9 · Jun 74.6 · Jul 78.1 · Aug 59.7 · Sep 59.4 · Oct 72.1 · Nov 64.8 · Dec 66.5 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Karlsruhe19Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 61.2 · Feb 88.7 · Mar 134.8 · Apr 188.7 · May 226.7 · Jun 241.3 · Jul 253.3 · Aug 240.3 · Sep 174.3 · Oct 111 · Nov 62.1 · Dec 43.9 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Karlsruhe19Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature9.5 °C31 Dec 2020DWD Climate Data Center — Klimanormal 1991-2020, Jahresmittel Lufttemperatur 2m (1×1 km Raster)10Official · land

Cities of a similar size in Germany

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Germany cities
Laufenburg (Baden)9,335 residentsGroßbeeren9,344 residentsWorpswede9,328 residentsWallerfangen9,324 residentsMiltenberg9,351 residentsSchmitten9,323 residents

Population and city profile

Population density was 349.8 people per km² in 2024.

How many people live in Kandel?

The published population was 9,337 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Kandel residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport85.4%Foreign residents14.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area26.69 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)18Official
City area26.69 km²31 Dec 2024Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)9Official
Foreign residents1,362 people15 May 2022Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities21Official
Population density349.8 people/km²31 Dec 2024Official municipality population divided by official municipality area from the same Destatis row.18Official
Population9,337 people31 Dec 2024Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis9Official

People and communities

MetricValuePeriodSource
Catholic residents2,389 people31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
Catholic share26.6 %31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
No religion or other3,792 people31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
No religion or other, share42.2 %31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
Protestant residents2,797 people31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official
Protestant share31.2 %31 Dec 2022Destatis8Official

International community in Kandel

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total8,979100.0%
Germany7,12279.3%
Romania2983.3%
Poland1962.2%
Turkey1441.6%
Serbia1151.3%
Russian Federation911.0%
Hungary770.9%
Syrian Arab Republic630.7%
Ukraine620.7%
Croatia550.6%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Kosovo530.6%
Italy450.5%
Kazakhstan400.4%
Bulgaria380.4%
Czech Republic360.4%
Viet Nam360.4%
Albania260.3%
France260.3%
Afghanistan250.3%
Greece240.3%
Austria240.3%
Philippines220.2%
Lebanon200.2%
Iran, Islamic Republic of180.2%
Not stated180.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina170.2%
United States170.2%
India170.2%
Iraq160.2%
Spain130.1%
Slovenia120.1%
Lithuania120.1%
Brazil110.1%
Kyrgyzstan110.1%
Thailand110.1%
Switzerland100.1%
Somalia90.1%
Pakistan90.1%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of80.1%
Portugal80.1%
Canada80.1%
Sri Lanka80.1%
China80.1%
Morocco70.1%
Jordan60.1%
Cameroon50.1%
Dominican Republic50.1%
Tajikistan50.1%
Moldova, Republic of40.0%
United Kingdom40.0%
Eritrea40.0%
Nigeria40.0%
Libya40.0%
El Salvador40.0%
Peru40.0%
Uzbekistan40.0%
Ireland30.0%
Latvia30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Sweden30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Mozambique30.0%
South Africa30.0%
Togo30.0%
Bolivia, Plurinational State of30.0%
Chile30.0%
Haiti30.0%
Colombia30.0%
Paraguay30.0%
Oman30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source17

Citizenship

Persons · 2022-05-15

Published groupPeopleShare
Total8,979100.0%
Germany7,61984.9%
Romania1952.2%
Turkey1661.8%
Poland1101.2%
Hungary921.0%
Syrian Arab Republic710.8%
Serbia680.8%
Croatia650.7%
Ukraine570.6%
Kosovo560.6%
Show 48 more groups
Published groupPeopleShare
Italy470.5%
Bulgaria380.4%
Albania320.4%
Greece320.4%
Afghanistan280.3%
Viet Nam260.3%
India170.2%
Philippines170.2%
Austria150.2%
Somalia150.2%
Lithuania140.2%
Russian Federation140.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina130.1%
France130.1%
Thailand120.1%
Spain100.1%
Iraq100.1%
Portugal90.1%
Pakistan80.1%
Czech Republic70.1%
United States70.1%
Lebanon70.1%
Ireland50.1%
Brazil50.1%
Iran, Islamic Republic of50.1%
Jordan50.1%
Eritrea40.0%
Nigeria40.0%
El Salvador40.0%
Canada40.0%
Slovenia30.0%
Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of30.0%
Netherlands30.0%
Slovakia30.0%
Sweden30.0%
United Kingdom30.0%
Belarus30.0%
Algeria30.0%
Madagascar30.0%
Morocco30.0%
Togo30.0%
Egypt30.0%
Bolivia, Plurinational State of30.0%
Chile30.0%
Peru30.0%
Sri Lanka30.0%
China30.0%
Uncertain30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source16

Is Kandel a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Family58%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–69%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Foreign residents1,362 people15 May 2022Official source · Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities
Population9,337 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis
Average net rent (nettokalt)7.14 EUR/m²/month31 Dec 2022Official source · Destatis
Fibre-to-the-building availability96.35 %31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bundesnetzagentur.de
Gigabit broadband availability97.19 %31 Dec 2025Official source · Bundesnetzagentur / BMDV — Breitbandatlas
Median gross salary (regional)4,250 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Official source · Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Local business-tax multiplier420 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de20Official
Local property-tax multiplier400 %31 Dec 2022www.statistikportal.de20Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Kandel?

The published population was 9,337 people in 2024. Source: Destatis Gemeindeverzeichnis.

How much does it cost to rent in Kandel?

Average net cold rent is 7.14 EUR/m² per month (May 2022), excluding heating and operating charges. For a 70 m² flat that is about 500 EUR a month before utilities. Source: Destatis.

Is the air quality good in Kandel?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: EEA air quality statistics — DE PM2.5 annual mean 2024 (station Karlsruhe-Nordwest).

What is the unemployment rate in Kandel?

The unemployment rate is 4.7 % (2024). Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), Statistik.

What is the typical salary around Kandel?

The median gross salary is 4,250 EUR/month. Source: Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA).

How many foreign residents live in Kandel?

1,362 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Zensus 2022 regional tables — Germany municipalities.

Is Kandel a good place to live?

Kandel may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total live in Kandel?

The official country of birth distribution records 8,979 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2022-05-15. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Kandel, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, climate [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/de/kandel/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Kandel, Germany: rent, salary, jobs, climate},
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  date = {2026-09-12},
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